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Friesland School
Nursery Avenue, Sandiacre, Nottinghamshire, NG10 5AF, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
42.1 / 100
Bottom 42%
Better than 42% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,235
Capacity
1,323
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score that ranks in the top 60% nationally. A notable 65% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and 57% progress to university, though only 14% go on to top-third universities. While overall satisfaction is generally positive, the LocaleIQ score indicates room for improvement compared to other schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 21 November 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 44.1 | Bottom 40% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 65% | Bottom 48% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 38% | Bottom 35% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 55% | Top 24% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 36% | Top 24% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 57% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 14% | Average |
Based on 94 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.7%
White Other2.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Mixed Other0.9%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Black African0.9%
Asian Other0.6%
Asian Indian0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Other0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Black Other0.1%
Location
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52.92189, -1.30435 · NG10 5AF
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN145966
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.friesland.ttct.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Friesland School rated by Ofsted?
Friesland School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 November 2023.
Is Friesland School a good school?
Friesland School scores 42.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 42% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Friesland School in GCSEs?
Friesland School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.1. 65% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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